WhistleStop Weekend
Friday, August 13, 4 pm
Saturday, August 14, 4 pm
John Hunt Park
Single Day Admission: $10.00 (Can be used Friday or Saturday)
Two Day Admission: $20.00
We’ve been firing up our grills at home, but then again, we grill out all year-’round in Huntsville, don’t we?
If you think your shade tree BBQ skills are good, come and check out the amateurs and professionals alike at WhistleStop Weekend, August 13 & 14 at John Hunt Park.
What’s New for 2021
- LOCATION: John Hunt Park, 2151 Airport Rd SW, 35801
- Amateur (Shadetree) competition judged by certified judges – awards at 8:30 pm on Saturday
- THE MAYOR’S CUP COMPETITION as part of People’s Choice. Public tasters will receive tokens when purchasing their tickets to cast a vote for their favorite.
Who’s On Stage
This year’s lineup is described as “A Tribute to the Some of the Greatest!” If you look at the list below, you’ll agree the music is going to be as good as the food!
Amy Jones has been a marketing professional in Huntsville for 20 years, with experience in all aspects of marketing, pr, media relations, event management, digital content, and design. Amy is the proud and busy momma of two boys, who keep things loud and fun. For fun she skateboards, rides her scooter, and kayaks (though sadly not at the same time!).
Hi Kiki,
Great question!
$35 is for a weekend pass at the door. Weekend passes include: 1 adult for two days of WhistleStop including Live entertainment on two stages,Family Fun Zone, Access to the professional and amateur BBQ cooking areas, Public judging/tasting at the Wing Thing (Friday—fees apply) and People’s Choice (Saturday), Attend the Alabama Corn Hole Championship tournaments.
There will be food available for purchase and a craft beer garden. I’ll be sure and clarify in the post. Thank you!
Agreed!!! The BBQ being prepared for competition is not available to patrons. I found this greatly disappointing the first time I went. There were two of us, and we easily spent over $100 on admission, food, and water. I know lots of folks in HSV have money, but over $200 for a family of four is very steep and likely prohibitive.
Can we bring our own canopy and chairs?